Wednesday, January 31, 2007
Went to watch the movie: Apocalypto...another great movie made by Mel Gilson...
A good story showing the ending of a tribe clan and a new beginning of another clan.
Must watch!
12:19 AM
Saturday, January 27, 2007
Hi all, made some videos during my "free Time" using the PSP camera " Chotto Shot!".
Here is the link to my video clips: http://www.youtube.com/user/AmuroRay27
So...Enjoy!!! :P
10:59 AM
Wednesday, January 17, 2007
Here is what we did for Practical 7 last week.
EVALUATION TEMPLATE 1 for Internet Resources
Title of Internet Resource: Anime - theOtaku.com
URL : http://www.theotaku.com/
Purpose
Are the aims of the website clearly stated?
Yes, it is.
Coverage
What is the coverage of the site? Is it comprehensive? What subject areas and materials are covered? Are there any pointers to further information that enhance the coverage of the site? Are the links to other sites useful?
The site’s coverage is on latest news on anime shows and news-related information online. These important information sources are mainly for anime fans and lovers to know about their favorite shows’ updates.
Authority
Is this an authoritative source? Are there any reviews about this site or has it been included in any gateways or virtual libraries?
Yes, it is. There is a review about the site’s content in the search facilities like google and yahoo.
Accuracy
Are the facts accurate? Does it use research as a basis? Is there political, ideological, or biasness in the source? Is it a factual site or one that contains an opinion? Are the references stated clearly? Is it free from grammatical, spelling and typographical errors?
The facts of the site are updated regularly and quite accurate as the information is rated by viewers. It is free from grammatical, spelling and typographical errors.
Currency
Is the information up-to-date? Is it well-maintained?
Yes, it is updated weekly online and well-maintained by the webmasters/owners.
Accessibility
Is the site easily accessible? Does it require registration and log-ins? Are all the information accessible for FREE?
Yes it is. The site is free to access but the information in the site cannot be edited by viewers and logging in/ registration is not a requirement.
Presentation and Arrangement
Is the information well presented and arranged? Is the information clearly, consistently and logically presented and arranged? Are there any features such as site map, an index or a search facility? How effective are the search features in helping users to find information?
Yes it is. The site’s contents are well-arranged for viewers to search and view their required information and data. There is a feature in search facilities for viewers to review the content of the site.
Usability
Is it easy to use and navigate around? Are there user support facilities?
Yes, there is.
Overall
What is your overall impression of the quality of the websites?
The site is well-organized by the owners and the information for the website are up-to-date. Comments are given by viewers to the certain topics/ anime sources as their personal reviews and there is a search facility for the users for easy navigation.
EVALUATION TEMPLATE 2 for Internet Resources
Title of Internet Resource: Welcome to AnimeOnDVD.com!
URL : http://www.animeondvd.com/
Purpose
Are the aims of the website clearly stated?
Yes, they are.
Coverage
What is the coverage of the site? Is it comprehensive? What subject areas and materials are covered? Are there any pointers to further information that enhance the coverage of the site? Are the links to other sites useful?
The site is covered on anime DVD releases, press release updates on anime shows and reviews and ratings on Anime DVD. The links given on the site are useful for anime fans/lovers.
Authority
Is this an authoritative source? Are there any reviews about this site or has it been included in any gateways or virtual libraries?
Yes it is. There is a review on the site’s content in search facilities.
Accuracy
Are the facts accurate? Does it use research as a basis? Is there political, ideological, or biasness in the source? Is it a factual site or one that contains an opinion? Are the references stated clearly? Is it free from grammatical, spelling and typographical errors?
Yes, they are accurate. The sources and information in the site for each anime DVD are up-to-date and ratings are given to the DVDs for viewers to see and consider if the DVD is worth buying.
Currency
Is the information up-to-date? Is it well-maintained?
Yes, the site is updated daily and well-maintained.
Accessibility
Is the site easily accessible? Does it require registration and log-ins? Are all the information accessible for FREE?
The site can be viewed by anyone. There is a forum available for viewers to share their views and discussion purposes.
Presentation and Arrangement
Is the information well presented and arranged? Is the information clearly, consistently and logically presented and arranged? Are there any features such as site map, an index or a search facility? How effective are the search features in helping users to find information?
The site has a content page and search facility for viewers to find their source and information. It is well-organized for easy search and view.
Usability
Is it easy to use and navigate around? Are there user support facilities?
Yes, there is.
Overall
What is your overall impression of the quality of the websites?
This site has most of the information and dates for Anime DVD releases in US and Europe and the sources are updated. News about the anime shows are published daily and it is a site full of anime stuffs which suits all anime fans. This site also has multiple links on the anime shows and DVDs online purchase.
EVALUATION TEMPLATE 3 for Internet Resources
Title of Internet Resource: AnimeNation News
URL : http://www.animenation.net/news/askjohn.php?id=1058
Purpose
Are the aims of the website clearly stated?
Yes, it is stated.
Coverage
What is the coverage of the site? Is it comprehensive? What subject areas and materials are covered? Are there any pointers to further information that enhance the coverage of the site? Are the links to other sites useful?
This website covers on anime news, personal views and stuffs for anime fans to be well-updated on their anime stuffs. The links given on the site are updated and useful for users to find their related topics.
Authority
Is this an authoritative source? Are there any reviews about this site or has it been included in any gateways or virtual libraries?
No, there isn’t any.
Accuracy
Are the facts accurate? Does it use research as a basis? Is there political, ideological, or biasness in the source? Is it a factual site or one that contains an opinion? Are the references stated clearly? Is it free from grammatical, spelling and typographical errors?
Yes, most of the information is accurate and comments are given.
Researches are done before it is posted on the site. It is free from grammatical, spelling and typographical errors.
Currency
Is the information up-to-date? Is it well-maintained?
The information is up-to-date and well maintained every month.
Accessibility
Is the site easily accessible? Does it require registration and log-ins? Are all the information accessible for FREE?
The site is easily accessible and it does not need to registration or log-in to view the sources and news articles. You can register in this site to access the forum discussion board and other features.
Presentation and Arrangement
Is the information well presented and arranged? Is the information clearly, consistently and logically presented and arranged? Are there any features such as site map, an index or a search facility? How effective are the search features in helping users to find information?
The site’s content are arranged in order and there is a search facility for users to find the information and articles they want. There is a shopping feature for anime fans to buy DVD, CD and other anime related stuffs.
Usability
Is it easy to use and navigate around? Are there user support facilities?
Yes, it is easy to navigate. A search facility is there for users to find their personal source and topic.
Overall
What is your overall impression of the quality of the websites?
The site is well-organized and loaded with lots of anime related stuffs for fans to buy and purchase online. Personally I felt that this site is suitable for anime fans to buy their stuffs and merchandises easily.
Reflection:
I realized that this practical helps to to analyse and understand the sites' contents by using the template given. Anime lovers like to know updated news on anime and product merchandises.
Therefore, These sites provide them the latest information on anime shows and discussion board to share their views and personal feelings on anime.
2:48 PM
Thursday, January 04, 2007
Hi!!
This is the reflection for Practical 6a:
Title of Internet Resource: Anime - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
URL: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anime
Purpose
Are the aims of the website clearly stated?
Yes, the information provided in this website fits the topic which I had.
Coverage
What is the coverage of the site? Is it comprehensive? What subject areas and materials are covered? Are there any pointers to further information that enhance the coverage of the site? Are the links to other sites useful?
The coverage of this site is focusing on the history of anime, how does anime influence people and also on the genres and style of anime which influenced the culture of people around the world.
The provided information are explanation on how Japanese anime rose from the past and also the US anime which are targeted on children and adults too.
Certain references, online encyclopedias and terminology are given for readers to understand more about anime and also for further research used. Resources like notes and etc. are provided too.
Authority
Is this an authoritative source? Are there any reviews about this site or has it been included in any gateways or virtual libraries?
Wikipedia, founded in 2001, is a online free encyclopedia for users to add or edit information and profile on any related topic discussed around the world. Users just need to sign up and log in to add on any accurate information on the topic for references. Wikipedia is an on-going work to which in principle anybody can contribute and is a registered trademark of the non-profit Wikimedia Foundation, which has created an entire family of wiki projects.
Accuracy
Are the facts accurate? Does it use research as a basis? Is there political, ideological, or biasness in the source? Is it a factual site or one that contains an opinion? Are the references stated clearly? Is it free from grammatical, spelling and typographical errors?
The details of the given in the site are updated and the references are reviewed by the webmasters or administration before they were ready to posted on the site. Grammatical, spelling and typographical errors are prevented and checked before the info and stuffs are posted in the site.
Currency
Is the information up-to-date? Is it well-maintained?
The information for the site is well updated and maintained by anyone but the information provided by users will be reviewed by administration or webmaster.
Accessibility
Is the site easily accessible? Does it require registration and log-ins? Are all the information accessible for FREE?
This site requires creating an account to access and editing the information for any topics given for free.
Presentation and Arrangement
Is the information well presented and arranged? Is the information clearly, consistently and logically presented and arranged? Are there any features such as site map, an index or a search facility? How effective are the search features in helping users to find information?
The information is well presented and easy for visitors to view them as there are different contents for the topics. Toolbars and navigation bars are provided for easy usage and access. There is a search facility in the site for visitors to find the required topics they want within the site or outside the site.
Usability
Is it easy to use and navigate around? Are there user support facilities?
Yes, toolbars, navigation bars, search facilities and articles guidelines are provided.
Overall
What is your overall impression of the quality of the websites?
Wikipedia covers news articles, information, details of stuffs, peoples and almost anything around the world like electronics, machines and etc.
It is an free online encyclopedia with updated information by users and free dictionary for visitors and web surfers to find their info and research. Therefore it is a great site for all people to use and it is free to access.
Sorry for the late update!! :P
11:56 PM
Wednesday, January 03, 2007
Death Note: The Last Name had been released in Singapore for around two weeks...and it is a great show you guys who wuoldn't want to miss it!!
Who will be the winner and justice in the movie aparted from the original manga series???
Go and watch it!!!
Type of Movie: Suspense
Langauge: Japanese with english and chinese subtitles
Duration of the movie: 2hr 20 mins
Personal rating of the show: 4.5/5
Website: http://wwws.warnerbros.co.jp/deathnote
Previews/ interviews: http://youtube.com/watch?v=9KMkwDczeoI
http://youtube.com/watch?v=ycwXaiaFkNw&mode=related&search=
http://youtube.com/watch?v=kWt7Wd-BF_Q&mode=related&search=
5:55 PM
It's A NeW YeaR!!!!
ThinGs MighT HappenED Alot in 2006 but in 2007, let's StaRT A NeW Hope and DreaM OncE Again!!!!
It's BeeN A While UpdatinG The BloG due to working and busy with ChurcH Stuffs so finally can do some updating of my personal things and information here again!
WisH All of you a happy 2007 !!! :)
5:51 PM